Close-mouthed
Uncommunicative, secretive. The man was close-mouthed about why he quit his job.
Close in on (someone or something)
To overwhelm or surround someone or something. The soldiers quickly closed in on the enemy position.
Close call
An accident or incident that almost happens but does not happen. I had a close call this morning when the truck almost hit me.
Clear (someone’s) name
To prove that someone is not guilty of something. The man tried very hard to clear his name regarding his past criminal activity.
Choose sides
To choose from a group of people or players to be on opposing sides of a debate/fight/game. We had to choose sides before we played the game.
Clear the table
To remove the dishes and eating utensils from a table. After we finished eating we cleared the table.
Clear the decks
To clear away things and prepare for action, to get out of the way. Let`s clear the decks and get everyone out of the house so that we can... Read more →
Claim a life
To take the life of someone. The accident on the freeway claimed the life of two people.
Clear the air
To calm down and remove bad feelings. We tried to clear the air after our argument.
Close at hand
To be within reach. The day that the new coach will be chosen is now close at hand.